Lily plant named &#39;BJM 005&#39;

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct lily plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by (1) stem thickness supported by flower crown without bending (10-11 mm in diameter); (2) straight stems with even leaf distribution from bottom to top (95-115 leaves per plant); (3) flower crown compact; (4) flower sizes (11 cm long 6 cm wide at open stage); (5) continuous blooms for two to four weeks; (6) coloration of leaves uniform from bottom to top; (7) height of plant around 40 cm; and (8) red to purple flowers.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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LATIN NAME OF THE GENUS AND SPECIES OF THE PLANT CLAIMED

L. asiatic×Lilium longiflorum hybrid

BOTANICAL NAME—VARIETY DENOMINATION

‘BJM 005’

FIELD

The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar of Lilium cvnamed ‘BJM 005’ characterized by numerous red to purple flower crowns onstrong stems with rich green foliage. This cultivar is winter hardy,sprouts freely and can provide a garden/specimen plant of up to 10blooms.

SUMMARY

A new and distinct cultivar of Lilium Asiatic×L. longiflorum hybridnamed ‘BJM 005’ substantially as herein shown and described in FIGS.1-6. The parentage of the longiflorum variety is not known; theparentage of the Asiatic is ‘Little Missy’ (unpatented). The variety wasdeveloped as part of a breeding program in New Brunswick, N.J.

The new variety is characterized by numerous large red to purple flowercrowns on short straight strong stems with rich green plentiful foliage.The following traits have been repeatedly observed in asexuallypropagated progeny and are determined to be the basic characteristics ofthis invention which in combination distinguish this lily as a new anddistinct cultivar: (1) stem thickness supported by flower crown withoutbending (10-11 mm in diameter); (2) straight stems with even leafdistribution from bottom to top (95-115 leaves per plant); (3) flowercrown compact; (4) flower sizes (11 cm long 6 cm wide at open stage);(5) continuous blooms for two to four weeks; (6) coloration of leavesuniform from bottom to top; (7) height of plant around 40 cm; and (8)red to purple flowers. To the inventor's knowledge, there are no othercultivars of lily of this size of plant or in terms of the superiorplant and flower quality in the market.

‘BJM 005’ has been asexually reproduced by tissue culture in NewBrunswick, N.J. No evidence of off-types of ‘BJM 005’ have been observedor reported to us. Thus, it is concluded that ‘BJM 005’ is stable andreproduces true to type in successive generations of asexualreproduction.

The following detailed description concerns the variety ‘BJM 005’.Progeny of the original plant have been observed growing in cultivatedareas in New Brunswick, N.J. Certain characteristics of this variety,such as growth and color, may change with changing environmentalconditions (such as light, temperature, moisture, nutrient availability,soil or other factors). Color descriptions and other terminology areused in accordance with their horticultural descriptions, unless thecontext clearly indicates otherwise. Color designations are made withreference to The Royal Horticultural Society (R.H.S.) Colour Chart andMunsell Color Charts for Plant Tissues.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1-4 are photographs showing a close-up of the flowers of the newvariety.

FIG. 5 is a photograph showing a close-up of the stem of the newvariety.

FIG. 6 is a photograph showing the stalk and leaves of the new variety.The colors of an illustration of this type may vary with lighting andother conditions and, therefore, color characteristics of this newvariety should be determined with reference to the observationsdescribed herein, rather than from this illustration alone.

BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

The following is a detailed description of the invention based on lilyplant Selection No. 61-2 produced under asexual reproduction by tissueculturing. Characteristics based on observations of a nine-month-oldplant.

-   I. Relating to the plant:    -   -   Origin.—New Brunswick, N.J.        -   Parentage.—Lilium Asiatic ‘Little Missy’×L. longiflorum            hybrid.        -   Seed parent.—L. Asiatic ‘Little Missy’.        -   Pollen parent.—L. longiflorum hybrid.        -   Commercial classification.—Bedding, specimen plant.        -   Classification.—Division 5, according to the Horticultural            Classification of Lilies by The Royal Horticultural Society            of London.        -   Height.—approximately 40 cm from the top of the soil to the            top of the flowers from bulbs of 14 cm in circumference.        -   Stem color.—green-yellow Munsell 5 GY, V5/C6.        -   Stem diameter.—10 mm to 11 mm.        -   Foliage.—95-115 leaves.        -   Leaf arrangement.—staggered upright.        -   Leaf size.—Approximately 9.5 cm to 10.2 cm long 1.5 cm wide.        -   Texture.—glossy smooth.        -   Color.—green-yellow Munsell 7.5GY V4/C4.-   II. The bud:    -   -   Size.—8 cm long and 2.5 cm to 3 cm wide just prior to            opening.        -   Color.—red-purple — 5RP V4/C10 Munsell.-   III. The flower:    -   -   Blooming habit.—terminal inflorescence.        -   Days to bloom.—Flowers approximately 90 days after spring            greenhouse planting under typical commercial flower forcing            conditions of 16° Celsius night time temperatures.        -   Inflorescence size.—approximately 11 cm high and 6 cm wide            when there are 3 flowers present.        -   Flower size.—large.        -   Diameter.—Approximately 12.5 cm.        -   Depth.—Approximately 7 cm.        -   Shape.—cupped inward, flares at top.        -   Tepal number.—6.        -   Texture.—matte smooth inside; glossy smooth outside.        -   Color.—red-purple — Edging — 5RP V3/C6, inner — 5RP            V4-5/C8-10 Munsell.        -   Fragrance.—slight.        -   Length.—approximately 2 cm.-   IV. The reproductive organs:    -   -   Anthers.—6 in number.        -   Anthers before dehiscence.—approximately 1 cm. Color:            yellow-red — Munsell 2.5YR, V3/C6.        -   Filaments.—Length: approximately 4.5 cm Color: red-purple —            Tip 5RP V4/C8, fades to 5RP V7/C4 Munsell.        -   Pollen.—Color: Yellow-violet — 2.5Y V8/C10 Munsell.        -   Pistil.—1 in number, exserted beyond stamens.        -   Style.—Length: approximately 4.3 cm Color: red purple — 5RP            V5-C10 Munsell.        -   Stigma.—Color: red-purple — 5RP, V3/C6 Munsell.-   V. The fruit:    -   -   Fertility.—none.

1. A new and distinct lily plant as herein illustrated and described.